PostgreSQL PostGIS Web Hosting
What is PostGIS?
PostGIS is an open source geographic database extender for PostgreSQL. The "GIS" in its name stands for "Global Information System". PostGIS adds geographic object support to PostgreSQL databases, enabling it to provide geographic information in a spatial (or 3-dimensional) sense. While PostgreSQL itself supports certain geometric objects, it is too limited to provide graphic information system data and analysis. A website that provides a map with step-by-step driving directions is an example of where PostGIS might be useful.
PostGIS Hosting at A2 Hosting
All of our hosting accounts include PostGIS support. Just submit a support ticket letting us know which databases you need PostGIS installed on and our staff will be more than happy to enable the software on your web hosting, reseller hosting, semi-dedicated hosting or dedicated hosting account. Our VPS hosting customers are welcome to install the software to their account as well.
PostGIS Hosting Features
- PostGIS supports a number of OpenGIS standards
- PostGIS support numerous geometry types
- Potent spatial analysis and editing of geometries
- Extended with a wide range of scripting languages





